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Valverde is an embodiment of the unique Uruguayan spirit of garra chharua. The phrase describes the ability to overwhelming odds with dollops of fighting spirit. Uruguayans use this phrase to describe their team, which often punches above its weight in the World Cups. The word garra means claw, which represents the ability to fight with grit and tenacity, and chharua is a reference to the indigenous people who live in Uruguay. (Read More)
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In 2016, after the Copa America tournament, when Messi had announced his retirement from playing for Argentina -a decision he would retract after two months, the teenaged Fernández penned an emotional letter to his hero, pleading with him to reconsider his decision. (Read More)
We are into the 9th minute of the official added time. Shouldn't be long now. And that's all she wrote. Portugal complete their 2018 payback against Uruguay. They qualify for the next round. Uruguay have to beat Ghana in the last match day. Can't wait for that!!!
Late late chance for portugal to make it 3 but the goalie is equal to it. And it's Fernandes again who has now hit the post. What a game this guy is having.
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Bruno steps up. There's a little hop and skip and he makes the URU goalkeeper go the other way while calmly placing the ball to the right of the goalie.
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Portugal stringing passes together in front of the Uruguay box. There was a shout for handball by Bruno and the referee is now checking it. And he has given a penalty. No idea where else the defender was supposed to put his hand while tackling but the new rules are more often than not confusing. Portugal players are now protecting the penalty spot so that the Uruguay players don't damage it too much.
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Uruguay try to keep mthe ball and build. Get a free kick for a foul on Pellistri. Short free kick. And Valverde gets the ball a few yards out of the penalty box. Shoots and that's gone well over the bar.
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Triple Portugal changes as Matheus Nunes, Goncalo Ramos and Joao Palhinha replaces Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wiliam Carvalho.
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Again!!! How has that not gone in. The free kick was whipped in, falls kindly to Suarez. The gaol was gaping partially but he shoots in the side netting. Uruguay are threatening to break down the door.
Another swift run from Uruguay as Costa has to come out and parry a cross which evades an onrushing URU attacker.
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What an effort from Gomez!!!! Pellistri with the lay off. He has been bright and positive. Gomez hits the ball first time. Beats the keeper but finds the psot. Portugal can breathe again.
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Suarez finally coming on as he replaces Cavani and Darwin Nunez is aloso changed for Gomez. Can these two put Uruguay level?
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Portuguese change now as AC Milan's main man Leao is brought on for Ruben Neves. He got on the scoresheet against Ghana. Will he do it tonight?
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Uruguay are creating chances without the finish. You have to wonder how long Luis Suarez will be kept on the bench. As another move dissipates, we may see him very soon.
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Here's what went down. It initially looked like Bruno's cross was met by Ronaldo, who was claiming the goal. Ultimately after long deliberation the goal has been awarded to Bruno.
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And it's RONALDOOO!!!!!! The deadlock is broken by the Portuguese magnifico!!! Delcious ball in from fernandes and Ronaldo gets his head to it for the goal!!!
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Game halted as a supporter has come binto thevfield with a rainbow flag. The security are after him as the camera quickly cuts to the referee with the flag. As the match starts, Joao Felix hits the side netting after a breakaway from Portugal.
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The second half has started in the same vewin as the first. Portugal trying to shoot from distance and Uruguay getting away with the counter attcak before being cut off.
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Peep peep. Portugal gets us underway for the 2nd half. Let's hope we have something to cheer about in this half.
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And that's the peep peep from the referee and a rather toothless first half ends. That's thev 17th match this tournament to end on a 0-0 draw at half time. Hopefully that changes in the second half.
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Olivera is booked for blocking a free kick off Bruno. No reason and point of doing that and now he has to be careful for the rest of the match. Pretty pointless booking.
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